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BT08 TDU

2008 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,630 mi
Last recorded116,630 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Citroen C581,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 TDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 116,630 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,778 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 104,778 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,246 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 92,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 85,447 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 85,447 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 73,103 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2013 73,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 62,286 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 48,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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BT08 TDU is a 2008 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 TDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT08 TDU registered?

BT08 TDU is a 2008 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BT08 TDU safe to buy?

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